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Homemade bath salts with essential oils turn a plain, practical bath into a luxurious, relaxing spa session.
Basic bath salts are made with Epsom salts, sea salts, and baking soda. When you add pure essential oils to the mix you also benefit from the therapeutic properties of the oil that you’ve added.
What you will like most about using homemade bath salts with essential oils is that you can choose which one or more oils to add depending on your specific needs.
Do you need to calm that throbbing headache?
Are you looking for relief from sore muscles?
Maybe you need something to soothe away the stresses of the day and help you relax?
Whatever your need of the moment, a few minutes soaking in a warm bath to which you’ve added your homemade bath salts with essential oils is sure to help.
Before getting into instructions for making your bath salts with essential oils, let’s start by looking at the different types you can make.
Types of Bath Salts
Epsom Salts – The most basic type of bath salts is using Epsom salts. Epsom salt is made from magnesium sulfate, so they will get all the benefits of more magnesium absorbed through the skin, which is a type of electrolyte. They are inexpensive and really easy to use for this type of gift.
Dead Sea Salt – Dead sea salt can be used in addition to Epsom salt or on its own for your bath salts. There are 21 different minerals in dead sea salt, making it a healthy option as well as a great DIY project. Dead sea salt tends to be a little finer than Epsom salt if that is what you are going for.
Magnesium Flakes – Another way to make bath salts with magnesium is to use magnesium flakes. The flakes are also finer than Epsom salts which give your bath salts a different texture. You can use magnesium flakes by themselves or combined with Epsom Salt or Dead Sea Salt when making your own bath salts with essential oils.
Gather Your Ingredients for Homemade Bath Salts with Essential Oils
Once you decide on the type of salt or combination of salts to use for your bath salts, it is time to choose the rest of your ingredients.
The amount you use is up to you but it’s a good idea to start with about 2 cups of Epsom salts or another salt, to about 10-20 drops of essential oils.
Here are some ingredients to get:
- 2 Cups of Your Choice of Salts
- Baking Soda
- Essential Oils (Scroll down to see which essential oils are best to use in your bath salts)
- Carrier Oil (Scroll down to see which carrier oils work best for homemade bath salts)
- Wide-mouthed glass jars
Adding carrier oil is essential as you should not use essential oils on your skin directly without diluting it first, even when added to the bath. Essential oils are highly concentrated and can cause itching and other skin problems.
The best carrier oils to use in your homemade bath salts are Jojoba, Argan, Evening Primrose, and Fractionated Coconut. All of these carrier oils are light and get absorbed into the skin quickly without that sticky feeling.
The baking soda helps provide a softer bath salt mixture, though you can use straight Epsom salt if you prefer.
Making the Bath Salts
You’ve got everything you need to make your own bath salts. Here’s how to make them – 3 easy steps are all it takes!
Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and combine well. Use a glass bowl and glass stirrer to avoid reaction with plastic when you add the essential oil.
Mix the essential oils and carrier oil in another glass container and slowly add to the dry ingredients, stirring all the time. Add a little at a time and stir to mix well.
Once thoroughly mixed, transfer your homemade bath salts with essential oils to a pretty wide-mouthed jar and close it tightly.
Gifting Homemade Bath Salts With Essential Oils
If you’re looking for a gift that’s different but not too expensive, consider gifting homemade bath salts with essential oils. This is one of those rare gifts that are quick, easy, and inexpensive to make and you know everybody who receives it will use it and not stash it away and forget about it.
Just put your homemade bath salts with essential oils in a nice wide-mouthed glass jar, tie it with a ribbon and add a little tag with details of the essential oil used and the benefits of that oil. Give it an extra personal touch by adding instructions for use.
Homemade bath salts also make a great addition to a spa gift basket.
Everyone loves a little pampering and is sure to appreciate such a thoughtful gift, more so when it is homemade.
Bath salts will not only help your friends and family members relax in a nice bath and really pamper themselves, but they have additional benefits. They can help relieve muscle pain, reduce stress and anxiety, and help reduce inflammation and headaches. There are many reasons to give them as a gift.
Best Essential Oils for Your Homemade Bath Salts
This list is a few of the more popular essential oils to use in bath salts.
Lavender Essential Oil helps you relax and promotes better sleep. It’s great for the skin too.
Rose Essential Oil promotes calm and relaxation. It is also a potent aphrodisiac and keeps the skin soft and supple.
Tea Tree Oil is antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral and is excellent for reducing acne.
Chamomile Essential Oil is calming and relaxing. This is the best oil to add to your bath salts if you’re struggling with insomnia.
Bergamot Essential oil will give your homemade bath salts a light citrusy aroma that is refreshing, relaxing, and calming.
Making your own bath salts with essential oils is a great alternative to commercially made products that often contain chemicals and toxins. With a few simple ingredients, you can easily make them as gifts or for yourself.
When making my own bath and beauty products using essential oils, I always use essential oils from Plant Therapy Their oils are 100% pure, safe for use in cosmetic products, and also great value for money.
Blend Recipes for Homemade Bath Salts with Essential Oils
Here are 8 recipes of essential oil blends perfect for bath salts.
Cleansing Blend
- Lavender essential oil
- Grapefruit essential oil
- Juniper essential oil
Earthy Blend
- Sandalwood essential oil
- Patchouli essential oil
- Lavender essential oil
Refreshing Blend
- Rose essential oil
- Bergamot essential oil
- Frankincense essential oil
Sinus-Clearing Blend
- Eucalyptus essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
Mood Balancing Blend
- Sage essential oil
- Mint essential oil
- Tea tree essential oil
Calming Blend
- Geranium essential oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Rose essential oil
Stress Relief/ Uplifting Blend
- Orange essential oil
- Clove essential oil
- Cedarwood essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
Sleep Blend (great for kids)
- Lavender essential oil
- Roman Chamomile essential oil
- Lavender Oil
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to serve as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before using any natural medication or if you experience any unusual symptoms. See Full Disclaimer here.
